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Synthetic Narratives - AI, XR & Future Of Storytelling
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| With Fred Grinstein (Founder, Machine Cinema), Camille JeanJean (New Media Officer, Villa Albertine), David Chalmers (Prof. Neural Science, NYU), Michaela Ternasky-Holland (Emmy Award-Winning Filmmaker). |
| Stevens Inst of Tech, 1 Castle Point Terrace, Hoboken |
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Oct 25 (Sat) , 2025 @ 09:00 AM
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Explore how generative AI & immersive tech are changing storytelling at a 2-day symposium with artists, technologists & intellectuals.
Agenda
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Check-In
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Coffee & Conversation
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
AI Filmmaking Session - Talks & Panel
Michaela Ternasky-Holland
Jagger Waters
Angela Ferraiolo
This panel will explore how AI tools are reshaping screenwriting, editing, directing, & audience engagement in contemporary cinematic storytelling
11:30 AM - 12:30 AM (+1 day)
AI & Immersive Session - Talks & Panel
Matthew Niederhauserv
Alan Winslow
Kat Mustatea
Camille JeanJean
This panel will explore how generative AI is changing the landscape of spatial computing, VR/AR, & experiential design
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch Break
Boxed lunches will be provided
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Post-Photo Session - Talks & Panels
Michael Whitham
Isabella Valle
Thiago Hersan
Natasha Chuk
This panel will explore how AI-generated imagery is changing our understanding of authenticity, aesthetics, & the evolving visual language of the image
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Truth & Trust Session - Talks & Panel
Avital Meshi
Fred Grinstein
Dr. Emily Spratt
Christopher Meerdo
This panel will explore how synthetic media: deepfakes, misinformation, & algorithmic authority are changing ethical standards, epistemological frameworks, & societal trust
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Keynote
David Chalmers
Our keynote speaker is David John Chalmers an Australian philosopher & cognitive scientist, specializing in philosophy of mind & philosophy of language. He is a professor of philosophy & neural...
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Reception
Refreshments & light fair
Join us for Synthetic Narratives AI / XR + Future of Storytelling Conference, Exhibition, & AI Short Film Screening
When: October 24 & 25, 2025
Where: Stevens Institute of Technology
Full schedule & details @ https://syntheticnarratives.com
Generative AI & immersive technologies are transforming the way we create, experience, & understand stories. This two-day symposium brings together leading artists, technologists, & thinkers to explore the cultural, philosophical, & creative potentials of these rapidly evolving fields.
October 24 - Open to public
Machine Cinema GenJam 1:00-5:00pm
Artwork Showcase Opening 5:30-8:30pm
AI Short Film Screening 6:30-8:30pm
October 25 - Ticket required**
Synthetic Narratives Conference 9am-7pm
Agenda above
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